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What boat would you buy to circumnavigate the UK and beyond, with only £5k?
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On the theme of bilge keels, these are good value: https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/1974-hurley-24-70-9183399/ You would want...
27 minutes ago
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Teak toe rail splitting
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I have similar low profile, teak toerail capping. To fix it properly you need to let in new wood, perhaps using a scratch stock or...
2 May 2024
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Radio problem
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I tried both, I think not much difference but I was not in focus, will try again + a good look at the wiring. Thanks.
2 May 2024
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Agree, wiring, connection or battery problem.
2 May 2024
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Radio problem
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When I press to speak on my VHF it blanks the screen and does not transmit. The radio receives as normal and I have a feeling the set...
2 May 2024
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Most Expensive Visitor moorings 2024
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Yes. But the point is that these people are overseeing a public asset where the infrastructure, which belongs to us all, has been...
2 May 2024
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Most Expensive Visitor moorings 2024
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If correct that is bizarre, the moorings off Yarmouth are not in a harbour, just an open roadstead. How far away from Yarmouth do you...
1 May 2024
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I liked swinging moorings when I had to work for a living. Getting one's feet wet and rowing to the mother ship you felt part of the...
30 Apr 2024
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Switching from marina to mooring
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* The pontoon is excellent, even better if you can store the dinghy out of the water * As above. * Don't get a hard dinghy they clatter...
30 Apr 2024
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Most Expensive Visitor moorings 2024
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Still well worth avoiding Langstone Harbour. I see they charge an extra 10 quid if you fail to declare your "visit".
30 Apr 2024
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Yacht Cradle.
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(y) Thanks, PM sent.
29 Apr 2024
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Yacht Cradle.
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Hello James, I will send you a PM (personal message) with my contact details. Let me know if you don't get it as sometimes there can...
29 Apr 2024
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Books for your voyage
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Don't start that Nostromo then, before the end you will either be dead or think you are.
29 Apr 2024
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Yacht Cradle.
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Yacht cradle: Note the heavy centre section which bears the keel is not shown on this photo which was taken when I was trying it for...
27 Apr 2024
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Calorifier is it worth it
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Above 34ft LOA probably yes, below 28ft probably no; in between it depends. I never bothered when fitting a new engine.
27 Apr 2024
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